Letter: Former Bearcat still aiming for South Africa

Almost a year ago my granddaughter, Helena Jankowski, had a story done on her about her future (‘Helena Jankowski hopes to live dream in B.C.’ May 20, 2014). She was going to South Africa to work with youth there, then bring that knowledge back to B.C.

She is going to be a senior at MSU in the fall. She too is a proud Bearcat. She asked for donations to help fulfill her dreams. Very few came forward. She’s still going, leaving in May. She is dedicated to teaching kids needing help.

It’s amazing that our schools are trying to keep our kids in school, but no one wants to help her.

Helena will get there through loans. I’m proud she won’t give up. She will owe for years. She has a goal.

Just wish I, as a grandad, could do more. Eighty years and illness won’t let me.

It’s not too late, old Bearcats. A young lady has a dream since early age to teach. Let it be true.

Editor’s note: For more information or to donate, go to gofundme.com/send-helena-abroad.